Horse Health Matters®
Equine Senses and How They Relate to Behavior
by EquiMed Staff
April 26, 2018 15:59
Learn how your horse's behavior is determined by what he see, hears, smells, and feels, and the part you play in affecting your horses responses to its world …
Applying a Standing Wrap for Bandage Support
by EquiMed Staff
April 12, 2017 11:48
The standing wrap is the most basic bandage used on a horse, and one that every horseman should know how to do properly because it protects the horse's legs, …
Effects of Equine Conditioning
by EquiMed Staff
April 13, 2017 16:25
Learn how your horse's body adapts to the challenges of conditioning with incremental increases in intensity and duration, and how the horse's fitness and …
Caring for Your Horse - Tools of the Trade
by EquiMed Staff
April 17, 2017 11:51
Learn about the 8 different types of essential tools you need to care for your horse and how each is important in providing adequate care …
Tip of the Day
If you find that your horse has been deprived of water for more than a day, do not allow your horse to drink too much water at one time. Severe dehydration may required administation of electolytes intraveneously.
Creating a Healthy Horse Barn
by EquiMed Staff
April 27, 2017 12:48
Learn about the many factors that go into creating a healthy barn by considering your needs for durability, ease of maintenance, cost, and esthetic appearance …
Keeping Cool with Barn Misters
by EquiMed Staff
April 23, 2018 19:40
Learn strategies for helping your horses stay cool on hot summer days, and when all else fails, how different kinds of barn misters can help fight off the heat …
Treating Quarter Cracks
by Flossie Sellers
April 30, 2017 15:28
Learn what causes quarter cracks in your horse's hooves and the 7 steps necessary to repair an infected quarter crack, and why prompt services of a farrier are …
Importance of Good Ventilation in Horse Barns
by Heather Smith Thomas
July 14, 2019 15:06
Many horses have allergic airway disease or heaves due to improper barn ventilation because of dust and poor-quality air held within the confines of the barn …
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Essentials
Meeting the Horse's Basic Dietary Needs
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 11:17
Horses require basic nutrition elements in proper proportions and amounts. This article discuss the equine's basic dietary needs, giving you the information you …
Horse Parasite Control Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
November 8, 2018 11:24
Read about the many types of parasites that can affect your horse and learn how using the three "arms" of strategic deworming can be an answer to your parasite …
Horse Vaccination Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
April 21, 2017 10:34
An effective equine vaccination program always begins with a discussion with your veterinarian and why the risk factors in your particular area of the country …
Do's and Don'ts of Horse First Aid
by EquiMed Staff
April 10, 2017 10:26
Minor injuries and illnesses in horses can turn into costly or catastrophic situations if not recognized and treated promptly. Read to learn the 5 principles of …
Word of the Day
Cloning
Research activity that creates a copy of an organism.
Want a Healthy Horse? Look to the Way Horses Live in the Wild …
by EquiMed Staff
April 25, 2017 13:06
Over the years, researchers have thoroughly investigated the evolution of horses and determined that the way horses live in the wild can serve as a guide for …
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absolutely necessary; extremely important.
synonyms: crucial, necessary, key, vital, indespensable, important, of the essence, critcal imperative, manditory, compulsory, obligatory
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